This 12th edition is seven years old and finished in ex-curacao barrels. To refresh you, curacao is an orange liqueur. It can use different base spirits and has an interesting history behind the different namesakes. We can expect some amount of orange will arrive in the flavor profile of this bourbon, but the specific type of curacao barrels used isn’t specified. A fun finish to a bourbon indeed!
Appearance: Golden bronze

Nose: If you forgot that it is a curacao finished bourbon, the nose will remind you immediately. Sweet oranges, charred oak, and a slightly medicinal aspect. Darker stone fruits and spice.

Palate: Round and sweet. The barrel finishing is not overwhelming, but definitely evident. Caramel and apricot with vanilla spice in the background. Slight green notes come through until a smooth and spice driven finish carry you to the next sip.